Corporal Jolene Garland says the fine is quite significant and a first time offense carries a fine of $390.
In light of recent events, RCMP Traffic Services is reminding motorists of the “Move Over Law.” Not only is it common courtesy to move out of the way of emergency vehicles with their lights and sirens activated, drivers who don’t do it could be charged. Corporal Jolene Garland says this includes police, firefighters, ambulances and tow trucks. She says the fine is quite significant and a first time offense carries a fine of $390. Upon the approach of a stopped vehicle that has emergency equipment activated, motorists are required by law to reduce their speed by 30 km/h below the posted speed limit and to change lanes if there’s an available lane, to safely pass by the emergency vehicle. If there is no available lane, motorists are required to stop and move into the opposing lane only when safe to do so. Move over! It’s the law.
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